Inspection Reports for
Eskaton Village Grass Valley

625 Eskaton Cir, Grass Valley, CA 95945, United States, CA, 95945

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Citations (last 6 years)

Citations (over 6 years) 0.7 citations/year

Citations are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.

83% better than California average
California average: 4 citations/year

Citations per year

4 3 2 1 0
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 81% occupied

Based on a March 2026 inspection.

Occupancy rate over time

64% 72% 80% 88% 96% 104% Jun 2021 Jun 2022 Apr 2023 Apr 2025 Mar 2026

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 130 Capacity: 160 Citations: 0 Date: Mar 10, 2026

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual inspection was conducted to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations at Eskaton Village Grass Valley facility.

Findings
The inspection found the facility to be in compliance with all applicable regulations, with properly maintained resident rooms, common areas, kitchen, and safety equipment. No deficiencies were cited during this visit.

Report Facts
Resident files reviewed: 10 Staff files reviewed: 5 Perishable food supply: 2 Non-perishable food supply: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Michele OzanichExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Cassandra MikkelsonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the annual inspection
Laura MunozLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header

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Follow-Up
Census: 124 Capacity: 160 Citations: 1 Date: Jul 10, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was a case management follow-up on an Unusual Incident/Injury Report received on July 7, 2025, regarding a resident who was unable to be located on the premises on July 5, 2025.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure proper supervision of resident R1, resulting in the resident leaving the premises unsupervised (AWOL). The facility identified issues with the wanderguard device and camera coverage, and corrective actions including updating the care plan and increasing supervision were planned. A deficiency was cited related to care and supervision.

Citations (1)
Facility did not ensure that resident R1 was properly supervised, resulting in AWOL, posing a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to residents in care.
Report Facts
Deficiency Type: 1 Plan of Correction Due Date: Jul 16, 2025 Distance: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Michael HoodLicensing Program AnalystConducted the case management visit and authored the report.
Alicia RistExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and participated in exit interview.
Anthony PerezLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the inspection.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 126 Capacity: 160 Citations: 0 Date: Jun 4, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that staff did not follow the resident's hospice care plan.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff did not follow the resident's hospice care plan. The investigation found no evidence to support this allegation, deeming it unfounded.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with hospice representatives and facility staff, and a review of relevant documentation. The allegation was found to be unfounded as the care plan was met by the facility and no neglect was identified.

Report Facts
Capacity: 160 Census: 126

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Michael HoodLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Anthony PerezLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the complaint investigation
Becca DegesResident Care DirectorInterviewed during investigation regarding resident care
Alicia RistExecutive DirectorInterviewed during investigation regarding resident care
Sydney LawsonBusiness Services ManagerMet with Licensing Program Analyst at start of investigation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 128 Capacity: 160 Citations: 0 Date: Apr 29, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was a Required-1 Year unannounced visit conducted to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations for the care home.

Findings
The inspection found the facility to be in compliance with all applicable regulations, with no deficiencies cited. Observations included proper furnishing and maintenance of apartments and bathrooms, adequate food supply, operational safety equipment, and secure medication storage.

Report Facts
Apartments inspected: 9 Resident files reviewed: 7 Staff files reviewed: 4 Residents' medications reviewed: 2 Hot water temperature: 119.5 Perishable food supply: 2 Non-perishable food supply: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Michael HoodLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Alicia RistExecutive DirectorFacility representative met during the inspection
Anthony PerezLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 131 Capacity: 160 Citations: 0 Date: Mar 19, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced Required-1 Year Inspection conducted to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations for the care home facility.

Findings
The inspection found the facility to be in compliance with regulations, with properly furnished apartments, sanitary bathrooms, adequate food supply, operational safety equipment, and secure medication storage. No deficiencies were cited during this visit.

Report Facts
Apartments inspected: 8 Bathrooms inspected: 2 Resident files reviewed: 3 Staff files reviewed: 2 Perishable food supply: 2 Non-perishable food supply: 7 Hot water temperature: 119.1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Michael HoodLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Alicia RistExecutive DirectorFacility administrator met during inspection
Anthony PerezLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header

Inspection Report

Census: 131 Capacity: 160 Citations: 0 Date: Mar 19, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was a case management incident follow-up regarding incident reports received by the Department, including a lost wallet, resident falls, and a resident-on-resident altercation.

Findings
No deficiencies were cited as a result of the visit. The facility investigated incidents including a lost wallet, multiple falls, and a resident altercation with no injuries reported. Follow-up visits may be conducted if deemed necessary.

Report Facts
Incident dates: Falls incidents dated 11/10/2023, 12/28/2023, 1/3/2024; resident altercation dated 2/17/2024; lost wallet incident dated 3/1/2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Michael HoodLicensing Program AnalystConducted the case management visit and follow-up on incidents
Alicia RistExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and provided information on incidents

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Capacity: 160 Citations: 0 Date: Nov 30, 2023

Visit Reason
This was an unannounced case management follow-up visit related to an incident report submitted by the facility on 10/17/2023 regarding a resident fall that resulted in hospitalization.

Findings
No issues or deficiencies were found during the visit. A few other topics were discussed but no deficiencies were cited.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Alicia RistAdministratorMet with during the visit
Kerry HiratsukaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced case management visit
Troy OrdonezLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 130 Capacity: 160 Citations: 0 Date: Apr 6, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection visit was conducted to conclude the annual inspection of Eskaton Village Grass Valley facility as part of the Case Management - Annual Continuation.

Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. The Licensing Program Analyst completed the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement Tool and CARE Tool for the annual inspection, and obtained a copy of the staff evacuation chair training.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Melissa ParksLicensing Program AnalystConducted the annual inspection and completed the CARE Tool.
Cameron UhlirAdministratorFacility administrator during the inspection.
Alicia RistMet with the Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection.
Maribeth SentySupervisorSupervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation.

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 130 Capacity: 160 Citations: 0 Date: Apr 3, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as the required annual unannounced inspection to evaluate compliance with regulatory standards.

Findings
The facility was found to be clean, well organized, and current on fire drills. All resident and staff files reviewed contained the required paperwork and training. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

Report Facts
Resident files reviewed: 13 Staff files reviewed: 9

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Cameron UhlirAdministratorFacility Administrator present during the inspection
Melissa ParksLicensing Program AnalystOne of the LPAs conducting the inspection
Sarah BensonLicensing Program AnalystOne of the LPAs conducting the inspection
Alicia RistMet with LPAs during the inspection
Maribeth SentyLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report

Inspection Report

Census: 122 Capacity: 160 Citations: 0 Date: Jan 24, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management visit to confirm orders for immediate exclusion of an individual from all facilities.

Findings
The facility was informed of an immediate exclusion order effective 01/24/2023, requiring removal of employee S1 from any contact with clients and prohibiting physical presence in the facility.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Sydney LawsonAssistant to the Executive DirectorMet with the licensing evaluator during the visit and acknowledged the purpose of the immediate exclusion order.
Melissa ParksLicensing EvaluatorConducted the unannounced case management visit and signed the report.
Maribeth SentySupervisorNamed as supervisor overseeing the licensing evaluator.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 118 Capacity: 160 Citations: 0 Date: Dec 12, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations received on 2022-12-05 regarding non-adherence to COVID-19 protocols and inadequate staffing to meet residents' needs.

Complaint Details
The complaint included allegations that facility staff did not adhere to COVID-19 protocol and that the facility did not have adequate staff to meet residents' needs. The investigation concluded these allegations were unfounded based on interviews, staffing schedules, and evidence reviewed.
Findings
The investigation found that proper COVID-19 precautions were followed during a recent event and that staffing levels were adequate with use of staffing agencies when needed. No evidence supported the allegations, and the complaint was found to be unfounded.

Report Facts
Capacity: 160 Census: 118 Estimated Days of Completion: 0 Number of staffing agencies: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Melissa ParksLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Maribeth SentyLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the complaint investigation
Tighe HammamAdministratorFacility administrator interviewed during investigation
Cameron UhlirMet with during the inspection visit

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 120 Capacity: 160 Citations: 1 Date: Jun 16, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations received on 2021-12-29 regarding the facility's failure to supply heat and light to residents' bedrooms and lack of staff to serve meals.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for the allegation that the facility did not supply heat to residents' bedrooms during a power outage caused by a snowstorm between 12/27/2021 and 12/29/2021. The allegation that the facility did not supply light to residents' bedrooms was unsubstantiated. The allegation that the facility did not have staff to serve meals was found to be substantiated but the facility managed to provide meals despite being short staffed.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that the facility did not maintain resident bedrooms at a comfortable temperature of at least 68 degrees F during a power outage caused by a snowstorm, posing a potential health and safety risk. However, the allegation that the facility did not supply light to residents' bedrooms was unsubstantiated as battery-operated lanterns were provided. The facility was short staffed but still managed to provide meals to residents.

Citations (1)
Facility did not ensure that resident bedrooms were heated to a minimum of 68-degrees F during a power outage, posing a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to residents.
Report Facts
Capacity: 160 Census: 120 Deficiency due date: Jul 8, 2022

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Michael HoodLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Anthony PerezLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the complaint investigation
Cameron UhlirExecutive DirectorFacility representative met during investigation and exit interview
Adam HillAdministratorFacility administrator interviewed during investigation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 132 Capacity: 160 Citations: 0 Date: May 4, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced Required-1 Year Inspection focusing on the infection control domain to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations observed. No deficiencies were cited as a result of the inspection.

Report Facts
Capacity: 160 Census: 132

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Sarena KeosavangLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and completed the infection control domain
Cameron UhlirExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Sydney LawsonAssistant Executive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 125 Capacity: 160 Citations: 2 Date: Jul 23, 2021

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted regarding allegations that staff were not providing meals to residents in a timely manner and not providing adequate food service.

Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated based on interviews with 10 staff and 12 residents. Staff confirmed incidents of residents receiving meals late or not at all during October 2020, and residents confirmed receiving burnt toast and frozen or undercooked vegetables.
Findings
The investigation substantiated the allegations based on interviews with staff and residents, confirming incidents of late or missed meals, burnt toast being served, and frozen or undercooked vegetables served to residents, posing potential health and safety risks.

Citations (2)
Licensee did not provide meal services on time which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
Licensee did not ensure that frozen and/or undercooked food were not served to residents which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
Report Facts
Staff interviewed: 10 Residents interviewed: 12 Capacity: 160 Census: 125

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Pheej ChengLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Monica AvalosResident Care Coordinator IIMet with during investigation and related to findings
Adam HillAdministratorFacility administrator contacted during investigation
Maribeth SentySupervisorSupervisor named in report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 120 Capacity: 160 Citations: 0 Date: Jun 2, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was a required unannounced 1-year annual inspection focusing on the infection control domain.

Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations observed. No deficiencies were cited as a result of the inspection.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Sean BeloudAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during the inspection and involved in infection control domain completion.

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